Tyre, an ancient and prosperous Phoenician city located on the Mediterranean coast, holds a significant place in biblical prophecy. Known for its wealth, maritime prowess, and strategic location, Tyre was often a focal point of divine pronouncements through the prophets of Israel. Among these prophecies, a notable one involves the King of Babylon and the spoil of Egypt.

The prophet Ezekiel, in his extensive prophecies against Tyre, foretold the city's downfall at the hands of many nations, with Nebuchadnezzar, the King of Babylon, playing a pivotal role. Ezekiel 26:7-8 states, "For this is what the Lord GOD says: 'Behold, I will bring against Tyre Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, king of kings, from the north, with horses, chariots, cavalry, and a great company of troops. He will ravage your settlements on the mainland with the sword; he will set up siege works against you, build a ramp up to your walls, and raise his shields against you.'"

Despite the formidable siege laid by Nebuchadnezzar, historical accounts suggest that the complete subjugation of Tyre took longer than anticipated, and the spoils of the city were not as rewarding as expected. This led to a subsequent prophecy concerning the King of Babylon's recompense through the conquest of Egypt.

Ezekiel 29:18-20 addresses this divine compensation: "Son of man, Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon drove his army in a hard campaign against Tyre; every head was rubbed bare and every shoulder made raw. Yet he and his army received no reward from the campaign he led against Tyre. Therefore this is what the Lord GOD says: 'Behold, I will give the land of Egypt to Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, and he will carry off its wealth, seizing its spoil and taking its plunder. And it will be the wages for his army. I have given him the land of Egypt as his recompense for which he labored, because they worked for Me,' declares the Lord GOD."

This prophecy underscores the sovereignty of God in the affairs of nations, using even pagan kings to fulfill His purposes. The King of Babylon, though a tool of divine judgment against Tyre, was to be rewarded for his efforts with the riches of Egypt, illustrating the broader narrative of divine justice and recompense.

The prophetic literature concerning Tyre and the King of Babylon serves as a testament to the intricate and often mysterious workings of divine providence, where the rise and fall of empires are orchestrated according to God's sovereign will.Ezekiel 29:18-20
Son of man, Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon caused his army to serve a great service against Tyrus: every head was made bald, and every shoulder was peeled: yet had he no wages, nor his army, for Tyrus, for the service that he had served against it:
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